Das hölzerne Kälbchen
Synopsis
On a pasture in a small village stand the cows and calves of the herder Bürle. Since many years, there is also a wooden calve standing among them. One day, all calves are stolen, even the wooden one. Although they are innocent, all poor villagers are brought to trial. Thereupon, the farmers join forces and discover who really is responsible for the theft.
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Günther Haack
Bürle
Ursula Alberts
Frau des Bürle
Kurt Steingraf
Schultheiß
Gertrud Brendler
Frau des Schultheiß
Willi Neuenhahn
Schmied
Lore Frisch
Frau des Schmieds
Walter Jupé
Pfarrer
Hans-Peter Reinecke
Hirte
Oswald Foerderer
1. reicher Bauer
Erich Fritze
2. reicher Bauer
Erich Fritze
1. armer Bauer
Werner Wüste
2. armer Bauer
Franz-Christoph Giercke
Peter, Sohn des Bürle
Iris Hewald
Liesel, Tochter des Bürle
Manfred Kroop
Hannes, Sohn des Bürle
Rolf Losansky
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernhard Thieme
- Screenplay & Story
- Anneliese Kocialek, Bernhard Thieme, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
- Original Score
- Hans-Dieter Hosalla
- Original Title
- Das hölzerne Kälbchen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernhard Thieme
Anneliese Kocialek, Bernhard Thieme, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
Hans-Dieter Hosalla
Bärbel Weigel
Department Leadership Roster
Bernhard Thieme
Director
Anneliese Kocialek
Writer
Bärbel Weigel
Editor
Bernhard Thieme
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das hölzerne Kälbchen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das hölzerne Kälbchen about?
On a pasture in a small village stand the cows and calves of the herder Bürle. Since many years, there is also a wooden calve standing among them. One day, all calves are stolen, even the wooden one. Although they are innocent, all poor villagers are brought to trial. Thereupon, the farmers join forces and discover who really is responsible for the theft.
Who directed Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
Das hölzerne Kälbchen was directed by Bernhard Thieme.
Who stars in Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
The principal cast of Das hölzerne Kälbchen includes Günther Haack, Ursula Alberts, Kurt Steingraf, Gertrud Brendler, Willi Neuenhahn.
When was Das hölzerne Kälbchen released and how long is it?
Das hölzerne Kälbchen was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Das hölzerne Kälbchen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das hölzerne Kälbchen was composed by Hans-Dieter Hosalla.